Tyndall National Institute is a world leader in the development of health tech sensor systems for use in the body, on the body and around the body. Working closely with a global range of academic, business and clinical partners, our technology is under evaluation by several SMEs and multinational corporations and is approaching market readiness in a number of areas. In parallel, Tyndall has an ambitious ICT for Health strategy that is leveraging our core strengths in Information and Communications Technologies to develop the next generation of smart medtech systems.

As a result of significantly increased commercial investment in medical devices and healthcare related technology development, Tyndall National Institute - University College Cork invites applications for an appointment as a Postdoctoral materials researcher within the Life Science Interfaces Group and reporting to the Head of that group.

The position provides the opportunity to develop innovative smart medtech solutions based on flexible and stretchable electronics, as well as gaining valuable experience in design, material R&D, sensors, fabrication, system integration and testing of medical devices and systems. Furthermore experience could be gained in presenting at conferences, workshops, and industry meetings, as well as filing IP and publishing research in high impact journals.

Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to implement applied research in the fast-moving area of integrated stretchable electronics on balloon catheters for medical applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with multi-disciplinary industry-aligned researchers with expertise in biomedical microsystems technology. And more specifically within Tyndall collaborate in areas such as thin film fabrication, transferring processes to stretchable polymers, low power electronics and sensor circuitry, wireless communication, software design and system integration.

The work will also entail development of specifications, system design and outlining testing strategies for embedded sensing solutions and be involved in activities which include fabrication of biocompatible devices or systems, covering risk management, sterilisation protocols, material & process selection, prototype building, and testing of hardware/software co-design and presenting at project progress and other meetings.

Other responsibilities:

Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.

Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.

Ensure all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.

Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.